Safety In the Science Lab

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1 Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible! Safety In the Science Lab Rules and Symbols Ms. A. Mormando's Class 1

2 Safety First Science is a hands-on laboratory class. You will be doing many laboratory activities, which require the use of chemicals and lab equipment. Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority. To ensure a safe science classroom, a list of rules has been developed and provided to you in your student safety contract. These rules must be followed at all times. A signed lab safety contract is required to participate in lab activities. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 2

3 General Safety Guidelines Be Responsible at All Times. No horseplay, practical jokes, pranks, etc. Follow all instructions carefully. Do not play with lab equipment until instructed to do so. Food, drink, and gum are not allowed in the science classroom. Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible! Ms. A. Mormando's Class 3

4 General Safety Guidelines Keep the science room clean and organized. Notify the teacher immediately of any accidents or unsafe conditions in the science classroom! Wash your hands with soap and water after experiments. Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible! Ms. A. Mormando's Class 4

5 Safety Symbols Ms. A. Mormando's Class 5

6 Chemical Safety Hand Safety Safety Symbols Read all labels twice before removing a chemical from the container. Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical unless instructed by the teacher. Transfer chemicals carefully! If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the teacher and rinse with water for 15 minutes. Carry glassware carefully. Plant Safety Do not eat any plants in lab. Wash your hands after handling plants. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 6

7 Safety Symbols Ms. A. Mormando's Class 7

8 Eye Protection Safety Symbols Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals, flames, or heating devices. If a chemical gets in your eye, flush in water for 15 minutes and notify the teacher. Sharp Objects When using sharp objects always walk with the points facing down. Cut away from fingers and body. Electrical Safety Do not place a cord where someone can trip over it. Never use electricity around water. Unplug all equipment before leaving the room. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 8

9 Safety Symbols 7 8 Ms. A. Mormando's Class 9

10 Animal Safety Heating Safety Safety Symbols Only handle living organisms with teacher permission. Always treat living organisms humanely. Wash your hands after handling animals. Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open flames. Never look into a container as you are heating it. Heated metal and glass looks cool, use tongs or gloves before handling. Never leave a heat source unattended. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 10

11 Safety Equipment Fire Blanket Located in the classroom in the red container Fire Extinguisher Located in the classroom To operate the fire extinguisher remember P-A-S-S P- Pull the Pin A-Aim the hose at the base of the fire from 5-6 feet away. S-Squeeze the handle. S-Sweep the hose back and forth across the fire. On Fire? REMEMBER: Ms. A. Mormando's Class Stop, Drop, & Roll 11

12 What s Wrong With This Picture? Ms. A. Mormando's Class 12

13 What s Wrong With This Picture? Ms. A. Mormando's Class 13

14 What s Wrong With This Picture? Ms. A. Mormando's Class 14

15 What s Wrong With This Statement? Hal says that his teacher is solely responsible for preventing laboratory accidents. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 15

16 What s Wrong With This Statement? Keshia started the lab experiment before reading it through completely. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 16

17 What s Wrong With This Statement? Ricardo decided to do a lab activity that he read about in a library book before the teacher came into the classroom. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 17

18 What s Wrong With This Statement? Stephanie says that the safety goggles mess up her hair and give her raccoon eyes. She refuses to wear them. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 18

19 What s Wrong With This Statement? Barbie and Ken accidentally break a beaker full of chemicals. Instead of risking getting in trouble they quickly clean up the mess with paper towel and throw it in the garbage. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 19

20 Any Questions? REMEMBER: Carefully read through the entire safety contract and sign it. Have your parents read and sign your safety contract and turn it in. Ms. A. Mormando's Class 20